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Allowed15 March 20243331405

203 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0AN

Planning appeal 3331405 at 203 Southbourne Grove, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0AN (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed on 15 March 2024 by Inspector Griffiths S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.

demolish existing garage to side and erect two storey side extension with integral garage at ground floor level (amended proposal)

Authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Griffiths S
Postcode
SS0 0AN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area

What decided it

The extension's design approach—including its setback from the principal elevation and lowered ridge line—ensures it appears subservient to the parent building and does not harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling or wider area.

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